Methodist Church Votes for Stricter Rules Against Queer Clergy and Marriages

The United Methodist Church has long been divided on its handling of queer clergy and acceptance of LGBTQ folks in general. Yesterday, the church voted for stricter laws against marrying same-gender couples and allowing queer folks to serve in the clergy.

According to New Now Next, the vote was 449-374. A proposal was defeated that would have let local and regional church bodies decide their own LGBTQ policies. Many suspect that because of this vote, the church may officially schism.

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